aristocratic
Translation
aristocratic, noble, upper-class
Examples
He has a very aristocratic manner.
He has a very aristocratic manner.
She comes from an old aristocratic family.
She comes from an old aristocratic family.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) describes a noun as belonging to the highest social class He has a very aristocratic manner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: noble, upper-class, refined; Antonyms: common, plebeian
Etymology
From Greek 'aristos' (best) + 'kratos' (rule). The original meaning is 'rule by the best'.
Memory Tips
Think of the Disney film 'The Aristocats', which is about a family of aristocratic cats.